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As our population ages, pharmacy employees are taking an increasingly central role in the well-being of our citizens. There are approximately 38 million senior citizens in the U.S. today; that number is expected to nearly double by 2030. Further, it's anticipated that the current life expectancy of 85 will increase 44 percent by 2040. As these trends continue, pharmacies are hiring more pharmacy technicians to manage an increasingly busy environment. Pharmacy technicians assist licensed pharmacists in providing medication to patients. Their tasks include counting tablets, labeling bottles, and directing customers toward non-prescription health care products.
Pharmacy technician training involves classroom and laboratory work. Students learn pharmaceutical terminology, calculations, recordkeeping, and pharmacy law and ethics. This training also includes education in medications, including names, uses, and doses. Pharmacy technician training can be earned through a variety of programs, including diploma, certificate, and associate's-level training. Some programs include internships, which directly prepare the student for a career as a pharmacy technician.
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